seat NISSAN FRONTIER 1999 D22 / 1.G Owners Manual

Welcome To The World Of NISSAN
Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication
to produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco-
nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod-
uct of a successful worldwide company that
manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun-
tries and distributes them in 170 nations.
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac-
tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was
founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN
affiliates world wide, collectively growing to be-
come the fifth largest automaker in the world. In
addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes
textile machinery, fork-lift trucks, marine engines,
boats and other products.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing
investment in North America, starting with the
opening of Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. in
1960, and continuing with the production of somecars and trucks at one of the world's most
modern manufacturing facilities, Nissan Motor
Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A. in Smyrna,
Tennessee, vehicle styling at Nissan Design In-
ternational in San Diego, California, and engi-
neering at Nissan Research and Development in
Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A. and its dealers
indirectly employ about 60,000 Americans.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup-
pliers and over 150 dealers employ approxi-
mately 4,500 people. These include company
employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all
across Canada. In addition, many Canadians
work for companies that supply NISSAN and
NISSAN dealers with materials and services
ranging from operation of port facilities and trans-portation services to the supply of lubricants,
parts and accessories.
NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and
computers in automobiles, and has led the indus-
try in improving both performance and fuel effi-
ciency through new engine designs and the use
of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight.
The company has also developed ways to build
quality into its vehicles at each stage of the
production process, both through extensive use
of automation and Ð most importantly Ð
through an awareness thatpeopleare the cen-
tral element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppli-
ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN,
dozens of checks were made to ensure that only
the best job was being done in producing and
delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great
care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN
to your dealer for maintenance, the service tech-
nician will perform his work according to the
quality standards that have been established by
the factory.
Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As
you know, seat belts are an integral part of the
safety systems that will help protect you and your
passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an
accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every
time you drive the vehicle.
The NISSAN story of growth and achievement
reflects our major goal: to provide you, our
customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality
and craftsmanship Ð a product that we can be
proud to build and you can be proud to own.
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Table of
ContentsSeats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Do-it-yourself
Maintenance
Technical and consumer information
Index
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1 Seats, restraints and supplemental air
bag systems
Front bucket seats..................................................1-2
Seat adjustment .....................................................1-2
Tilting front bucket seat (King cab models
only) ........................................................................1-3
Front 60/40 bench seats ........................................1-4
Seat adjustment .....................................................1-4
Tilting front 60/40 bench seat ................................1-5
Head restraints .......................................................1-6
Bench seat .............................................................1-6
Seat adjustment......................................................1-6
Tilting bench seat ...................................................1-7
Jump seats .............................................................1-8
Supplemental restraint system (supplemental
air bag system).......................................................1-9
Supplemental air bag system ...............................1-12
Passenger supplemental air bag on/off switch
and light. ...............................................................1-14
Warning labels......................................................1-17
Supplemental air bag warning light ......................1-17Seat belts .............................................................1-19
Precautions on seat belt usage ...........................1-19
Child safety...........................................................1-20
Pregnant women ..................................................1-21
Injured persons ....................................................1-21
Three-point type with retractor .............................1-22
Two-point type without retractor (center of
60/40 bench seat) ................................................1-24
Two-point type without retractor (jump seat
and center of bench seat) ....................................1-25
Seat belt extenders ..............................................1-27
Seat belt maintenance .........................................1-27
Child restraints ....................................................1-28
Front facing installation on front passenger
seat (three-point type with retractor) ....................1-29
Rear facing installation on front passenger
seat (three-point type with retractor) ....................1-32
Top strap child restraint .......................................1-35
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WARNING
IDo not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will
not be against your body. In an acci-
dent you could be thrown into it and
receive neck or other serious inju-
ries. You could also slide under the
lap belt and receive serious internal
injuries.IFor the most effective protection
when the vehicle is in motion, the seat
should be upright. Always sit well
back in the seat and adjust the seat
belt properly. See ``Precautions on
seat belt usage'' later in this section.SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
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After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
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FRONT BUCKET SEATS
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Reclining
To recline the seatback pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward,
pull the lever up and lean your body forward.
The seatback moves forward. Release the
lever to lock the seatback in position.
TILTING FRONT BUCKET SEAT
(King cab models only)
The front passenger's seat can be tilted to
make it easier for jump seat passengers to
get in and out.
To tilt the seatback, pull the reclining lever
up or push the tilt lever down. The seat
automatically moves forward.
To return the seat, move the whole seat back-
ward, then push the seatback up until it locks.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
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SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
IDo not adjust the driver's seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
IAfter adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely
locked.
Forward and backward
Pull the lever up while you slide the seat
forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in posi-
tion.
Reclining
To recline the seatback pull the lever up and
lean back. To bring the seatback forward,
pull the lever up and lean your body for-
ward. The seatback moves forward. Re-
lease the lever to lock the seatback in
position.
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FRONT 60/40 BENCH SEATS
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TILTING FRONT 60/40 BENCH
SEAT
The front passenger's seat can be tilted to
make it easier for jump seat passengers to
get in and out.
To tilt the seatback, pull the reclining lever
up or push the tilt lever down. The seat
automatically moves forward.
To return the seat, move the whole seat
backward, then push the seatback up until it
locks.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower, push the lock knob, then push the
head restraint down.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted
properly as they may provide signifi-
cant protection against injury in an ac-
cident. Do not remove them. Check the
adjustment after someone else uses
the seat.Adjust the top of the head restraint even
with the tops of your ears.
NOTE:
The head restraints on the bench seat
are not adjustable.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
IDo not use a child restraint in the
center position of the front bench
seat. This position is not suitable for
child restraint installation.
IDo not adjust the bench seat while
driving. The seat may move sud-
denly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
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After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
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BENCH SEAT
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Forward and Backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide
the seat forward or backward to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
TILTING BENCH SEAT
The bench seat can be tilted forward to
make it easier to remove the jacking tools
from the storage area.
To tilt the seatback, push the tilting leverdown, then pull the seatback forward.
WARNING
After adjustment, gently rock in the
seat to make sure it is securely locked.
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Pull down the armrest/storage compart-
ment. Push the release button and lift the
armrest assembly to the upright position to
access the storage compartment and cup
holder.
WARNING
Do not sit on the armrest. The armrest
is not a seating surface. Using the arm-
rest as a seating surface may cause
serious injury in an accident.
WARNING
IDo not install a child restraint in the
jump seats (King Cab model). These
seats are not suitable for child re-
straint installation.
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When folding the jump seat, be careful
not to squeeze your finger between
the seat cushion and the body side.
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JUMP SEATS
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